Tool Maker II

Charter Manufacturing•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Tool Room Technician to set up, adjust, and operate a wide range of tool room and 3-axis CNC equipment. This role involves full machine setup and conversational programming to manufacture, repair, and modify tooling used in production. The technician will support operators, troubleshoot and improve tooling and machining processes, and ensure equipment operates safely, accurately, and efficiently. The position offers a starting pay of $32.50+ per hour, with opportunities for increases within the first two years. The shift is a Day Shift from 6 AM to 6 PM, with a 3-2-2-3 rotation schedule that provides a 3-day weekend off every other weekend and built-in overtime pay.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or 4+ years diversified tool/machine experience
2+ years of tool making experience
CNC operation and programming experience
Mazatrol programing
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches
Skilled in using precision measuring tools
Strong math, problem solving, and communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and work well with others
Constant standing
Frequent reaching, fine motor use, lifting up to 10 lbs
Occasional walking, balancing, lifting up to 35 lbs
Minimal climbing, carrying, push/pull, below-waist work, sitting; lifting up to 50 lbs
Ability to meet all physical requirements with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training
Ability to independently program CNC machines using Mazatrol
Experience documenting tooling components
Metal stamping or cold forming tooling experience
MIG/TIG welding experience

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Mazak lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment
Program CNC machines, select tooling, and adjust for wear and material changes
Perform fabrication, machining, and preventative maintenance on tooling
Verify parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments
Support Production to keep machines safe, efficient, and running to spec
Complete complex machining setups and adapt tooling when required
Identify and resolve tooling issues
Improvise temporary tooling when needed
Partner with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues
Assist with Root Cause Analysis on recurring production problems
Build, modify, and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, and attachments
Interpret blueprints, sketches, or concepts to plan and lay out work
Select materials, document tool changes, and update component records
Perform detailed bench work, including polishing, grinding, fitting, and aligning
Identify drawing issues and escalate appropriately